Owner`s manual

C 260

5.2 Raw Water Washdown

GENERAL

In the raw or sea water systems, all water pumps are supplied by hoses connected to ball valves and thru-hull

fittings located in the bilge. Always make sure the ball valves are open before attempting to operate any

component of the raw water system. 12-volt pumps supply sea water to most of the various accessories.

OPERATION

A high pressure pump, controlled by a pressure sensor, supplies the raw water hose

connector located in the cockpit. The pump is activated by the washdown switch

located in the rear of the cockpit. This switch should be turned to the “ON” position

just before using the washdown and be turned to the “OFF” position when the

washdown is not in use.

When activated, the pressure switch will automatically control the pump. As the

pressure builds in the washdown hose, the pump will shut off. When the washdown

hose is in use and the pressure drops, the pump will turn on.

The raw water washdown system is equipped with a sea strainer on the intake side

of the pump located in the bilge behind the stern access hatch. This should be checked

frequently and cleaned as necessary.

The washdown pump hose connector is located in the cockpit and uses a standard garden hose connection.

PRIMING THE SYSTEM

Make sure the ball valves are open. Open the hose connector for the raw water washdown and activate the

pressure pump by turning the washdown pump switch to the “ON” position. Run the pump until all of the

air is purged from the system and then turn the switch off. Turn the livewell switch to the “ON” position.

Run the pump until all of the air is purged from the system and then turn the switch to the “OFF” position.

Closing the thru-hull ball valves before the boat is hauled from the water will help to eliminate air locks in

raw water systems.

It may be necessary to reprime the raw water system if the system is not used for an extended period and at

the time of launching.

ALWAYS TURN THE RAW WATER PUMP SWITCH TO THE “OFF” POSITION WHEN

LEAVING THE BOAT UNATTENDED.

DO NOT RUN THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP DRY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS AS DAMAGE

TO THE PUMP WILL RESULT.

Washdown Hose

Connector (typical)